MAMC Workforce Development Program Manager

Marshall University; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant or gym membership

Job summary

Marshall University in Huntington, WV seeks a MAMC Workforce Development Program Manager to advance training, certifications, apprenticeships, and degrees aligned with career goals. The role collaborates across the Workforce Development Team and reports to the Apprenticeship Unit Director, splitting time between Huntington and South Charleston.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, proven program management and relationship-building skills, and the ability to travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong program management, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Willingness and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and implement skills programs and apprenticeships.
• Develop customized training opportunities for individuals and businesses.
• Collaborate with the Workforce Development Team and report to the Apprenticeship Unit Director.
• Split time between Huntington and South Charleston facilities.

Skills

Program management

Verbal and written communication

Relationship building

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

AV equipment operation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

MAMC Workforce Development Program Manager

Position Title: MAMC Workforce Development Program Manager

Classification Title: MURC-Managers, All Other

Department: Robert C. Byrd Institute - RC1511

Location: OTHR - Other Off-Campus Location

Salary: Salary is commensurate with education, experience and internal equity

Posting Number: MR0865

Open Date: 06/01/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Position Description

The MAMC Workforce Development Program Manager is responsible for supporting program clients in obtaining training, industry-recognized certifications, apprenticeship and pre‑apprenticeship opportunities, and academic degrees that best align with their career goals. The Workforce Manager is part of MAMC’s Workforce Development Team and reports directly to the Apprenticeship Unit Director. The position will split time between MAMC’s primary facilities in Huntington and South Charleston.

As part of the MAMC Workforce Development Team, the Manager will work closely with the Team to plan, coordinate, and implement skills programs, apprenticeships, and pre apprenticeships for individuals and businesses. This position will work directly with people and businesses developing customized, in demand training opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Success and experience working in a high-performance, collaborative peer group environment; possess strong program management skills and the ability to manage complex, multifaceted projects is required. Must possess excellent verbal and written skills as well as the ability to cultivate new and existing relationships.
• Candidate is required to be proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and use of audiovisual equipment.
• Candidates must have the ability to travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Independent, results-focused, highly organized self-starter with supervisory skills is preferred.
• Experience with federal grants and Salesforce, MS Access or another database system is a plus.
• Demonstrated effectiveness as a leader, 3 years of experience in a team management role is preferred.
• Sophisticated personal networking and relationship building skills is preferred.

An Equal Opportunity University

Marshall University

One John Marshall Drive

Huntington, WV 25755